Natriuretic peptides and their receptors in the brain of the amphibian, Bufo marinus

Examines the brain natriuretic peptide system of the toad, Bufo marinus. The data show that the toad brain contains an extensive natriuretic peptide system that could possibly interact with peptides such as arginine vasotocin and several other hormones involved in a number of different functions. The data also indicate natriuretic peptides in the toad brain may exert their efforts via both guanylate cyclase and non-guanylate cyclase containing receptors.